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Sales Tax on Bullion in Illinois
What this means for you
Investment bullion and most precious-metal coins are exempt from sales tax in Illinois. Jewelry, collectibles, and accessories are still taxed at the standard rate.
Heads-up — rules recently changed:
200-transaction nexus test removed 01/01/2026
Bullion treatment
Tax-free
Qualifying investment bullion is exempt.
Here's how each kind of item is treated in this state. Tap a row to read the plain-English note.
| What you're buying | Sales tax? | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Bullion Bars | No sales tax | You won't pay sales tax on these in Illinois. |
| Bullion Coins | No sales tax | You won't pay sales tax on these in Illinois. |
| Bullion Rounds | No sales tax | You won't pay sales tax on these in Illinois. |
| Legal-Tender Coins | No sales tax | You won't pay sales tax on these in Illinois. |
| Numismatic Coins | Depends on the order | Some items in this category qualify; others are taxed. Depends on the specific product. |
| Jewelry | Sales tax applies | Standard Illinois sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Industrial Precious Metal | Ask before ordering | Tax treatment depends on the item. If you're unsure, contact us before ordering. |
| Collectibles (Non-Coin) | Sales tax applies | Standard Illinois sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Paper Currency | Sales tax applies | Standard Illinois sales tax applies at checkout. |
| Accessories | Sales tax applies | Standard Illinois sales tax applies at checkout. |
- What's covered by the exemption
- Legal-tender coins, medallions, and investment-grade bullion at the standard purity.
- How they decide what counts as bullion
- The item must be a legal-tender coin/medallion OR investment-grade bullion at the standard purity.
- What's NOT covered
- Jewelry, novelty items, and bullion that fails the purity standard.
